It’s been a while since I posted, so I figured I’d introduce myself:

Hi. I’m Jenn, and I am a stealth geek.

I would think that, by now, I would be accustomed to the surprised looks I get when I join in a conversation about Star Trek captains (Picard was the best. Stop arguing.) or Wheel of Time characters, but I still occasionally get puzzled by the surprise.  I think it’s because I truly believe that I’m a total geek.  (Well, okay. The nerd/geek/dork test says I’m pure nerd, but I’m going to own geek culture anyhow.)

Here’s why I believe in my heart of hearts that I’m a geek:

• I LOVE reading epic fantasy (my username at MIT was arwen. Do I really need to say more?).
• I hate not having admin rights on a computer.
• I have a slashdot login.
• I lived on the “geeky” side of campus when I went to MIT.
• Speaking of which, I did go to one of the geekiest schools in the country.
• When I was in IT, when a new server came I would immediately want to open it up to see the components.
• My favorite TV shows and movies usually have to do with magic, dragons, superheroes, sci fi, aliens, or whatnot.  I am a HUGE Joss Whedon fan.
• I play video games for fun.
• I deeply love intellectual debates.
• I WILL correct you if you’re wrong.

Despite being a bit geeky deep down (a bit – who am I kidding?), I don’t necessarily come across as one.  I have some theories as to this as well:

• I am an extrovert. Quite massively so.
• I love talking to people.
• I currently work in marketing.
• I wear make-up.
• I smell kinda good. (I wear perfume.  “Good” is subjective.)
• I don’t wear glasses (during the day).
• I dress somewhat stylishly (yay Nordstrom stylists).
• I have a Nordstrom stylist.
• I’m really into exercise and physical fitness.
• I once played a ditz in drama club and high school and I have NEVER gotten rid of some of those mannerisms.  Sigh.

All that said, I could be completely wrong.  What do you guys think?  (I will return to less narcissistic posts in the future, I swear.)